Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier ahead of time.
Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
A snack bar is available on board the Dolly Steamboat with water, sodas, snacks, and alcohol. Cash only.*
What To Expect
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.
Superstition Mountains
View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail
Options
Small-Group Option
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
Gratuities
Food
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
275 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time!!
Kevin M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was friendly, informative, and great. The tour bus was top notch. Steamboat was relaxing. The entire tour was perfect. Strong recommendation for all future guests to Scottsdale.
Tour for All
Judy F,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable tour. 13 people all together, so not a small group. The tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable and navigated the winding roads like a pro. The steamboat Dolly ride on Canyon Lake was really nice. Make sure you board early so you can sit outside on the upper deck for the best view. Tortilla Flats was a really nice lunch spot. Goldfield Ghost Town stop wasn’t really our thing , others seemed to enjoy. It was nice to see everything and definitely came away with great info about the dessert.
Chill on the Apache Trail
Voyage25378105654,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a relaxed, see-a-lot-of-places tour. Our guide was really friendly, knowledgable about the area and superstition mountain, kept us on pace, and I could tell he enjoyed being a guide. Some highlights were the Goldfield Ghost Town, a great you-pay lunch at Tortilla Flats ( once a stage coach stop), and a boat ride on Canyon Lake and the Salt River aboard the Dolly Steamboat. We were flying home the next day, so this was a perfect, low stress tour to wind down our week in Arizona.
Great day and beautiful landscape
Cynthia F,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with fun driver. Very informative and knowledgeable and you can see his compassion for life and its beauty. Highly recommend. Aldo was our guide!
Apache tour in the Old West
fabiogQ3937KG,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A beautiful and well-organized tour. I really appreciated that they came to pick me up at the hotel even though it was not on the list. The guide was helpful and explained a lot of things. The cooler with water included was also very appreciated. The boat ride was nice, and especially having everything booked in advance and not having to wait in line.
Great Scenic Views the whole trip!
Vicki W,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very beautiful scenery and informative. Our guide Jordan was great! He took it nice and slow around the winding road which was appreciated!
Great adventure to have with friends!
Kathryn P,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time and Jay our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The steamboat trip was spectacular.
Awesome fun,
Gus S,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun adventure we took as a family, it lasted 8 hours, driver did a great job talking about history and locations of places we was going to and things along the way, We booked this as a way to see some places we wouldn't find on our own and I didn'thave to drive, the steam boat ride was a blast. The tour bus fit 14 people so it definitely was a small group
Apache Trail review
Orlando G,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00More communication on pickup location would be great! At least a day ahead of time. So people can plan accordingly. I checked my email and found the pickup location that morning. I was lucky to make it there in time to be picked up!
Canyon Lake and the drive are beautiful.
brentgN2901OW,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed seeing more of the beautiful sites and learning more film history. The guide seemed to be in a hurry during the tour. The cost seemed high but did include admission to all of the sites visited. The entire tour lasted approximately 9 hours. 13 people on the tour. I would recommend this tour for anyone that can walk with minor aid.
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